Staff Accountant - Accounting

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Job description

We are seeking a dynamic, professional who has experience in Nonprofit financial accounting. S/he will be able to build upon our successes as we strive to reach the next level. S/he is a creative thinker, a self-starter, a collaborative professional who is organized, enthusiastic and detailed oriented who can think outside the box.

This position will be a key member of our team, and work with all of our departments. This position oversees all areas of organizational finance.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping for the congregation, in addition to performing day-to-day financial tasks in our 501(c)(3) environment. This individual maintains accounting controls, enforces financial policies, prepare regular and ad hoc reports, and recommends financial actions.

In this key operational role, the Staff Accountant will work closely with the Executive Director and administrative staff on a day-to-day basis, acts as a resource for the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, and interface with members, volunteers, and customers on various financial issues.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Full Cycle Accounting for Operating and Restricted Funds (which may include cash management, journal entries, confirmation of allocations, bank reconciliations, legal and tax fillings, A/R, A/P, month end/year end, program support, maintains all financial files and records, bank liaison, petty cash, etc.)
• Payroll process (Payroll is processed by Paychex)
• Financial Reporting including preparing, examining, and analyzing accounting records, financial statements, other financial reports on a regular reporting schedule and to address ad hoc needs and inquiries
• Budget - participates in annual budget preparation process, prepares regular budget updates, contributes to grant and funding budgets, works with Executive Director and lay leaders to manage budget through the fiscal year
• Financial Management - provides financial analysis and forecasting, ensures adherence to internal controls, recommends policies and procedures, communicates to the Board of Trustees on financial position & budget

Experience, Skills, and Attributes:

• Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• 12 months experience in a full-cycle accounting role
• Full Knowledge of current and proposed accounting standards and IRS requirements
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, QuickBooks, able to work with member and/or donor database
• Successful solicitor working directly with volunteers and donors
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal/presentation, and written communication skills, with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, and verbal communication skills are essential
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses is not offered for this position

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